Formatting
Headings, fonts, sizes, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, subscript, superscript, alignment, indentation and clear formatting.
HELP & FEATURE GUIDE
OptiEdit user guide: documents, Markdown and code
OptiEdit is a browser-based editor for quick notes, formatted documents, technical writing and local source files. It combines a familiar rich-text editor with Word DOCX support, Markdown live preview, voice typing, image preview, code tools, local files, folder workspaces, import/export and offline support.
Choose how you want to work
The editor supports simple document editing and more advanced file-based workflows without forcing either mode on you. If a browser or linked disk document was open when you last used OptiEdit, it reopens automatically; otherwise the start screen provides simple New document, Open file and Open folder/workspace actions.
New documentBest for notes, formatted text, articles and everyday documents.
Open local fileEdit an existing supported file from your computer.
Open folderUse a folder as a lightweight developer workspace.
Install OptiEditUse it like an app and keep core editor resources available offline.
Rich-text editing features
Use OptiEdit as a free online WYSIWYG editor, browser notepad or lightweight WordPad-style document editor.
Lists and structure
Numbered lists, bullet lists, checklists, block quotes, tables and a document outline for long files.
Links and media
Insert links and images, apply text colors and highlights, and edit HTML directly in source mode.
Documents and tabs
Create, rename, duplicate, delete and keep several browser documents open in tabs.
One-tap copy
Copy the entire active document from the visible desktop or mobile Copy action. Rich text preserves formatting when supported, with a plain-text fallback.
Find and replace
Search forward or backward, replace one or all matches, and use match-case, whole-word or regular-expression options.
Templates
Start quickly from built-in templates for common writing and technical tasks.
Voice typing
Dictate text directly at the current cursor position using browser speech recognition when available.
Word DOCX
Open and import Microsoft Word DOCX documents, then export or save compatible documents back to DOCX.
Image preview
Open PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP and SVG images as safe previews instead of decoding binary bytes as text.
Markdown editor with live preview
Markdown files open in source mode with a live rendered preview. Rich-text documents can switch to Markdown editing and return to rich text without creating a separate document.
Live preview
Edit Markdown source and see headings, lists, links, code blocks, tables and other rendered content update while you type.
Rich text ↔ Markdown
Convert the current rich-text document to Markdown for source editing, then convert it back to rich text when needed.
Mobile preview
On smaller screens, switch cleanly between the Markdown editor and preview instead of squeezing both panes together.
Code editor and developer tools
OptiEdit can be used as a lightweight online code editor when you do not need a full IDE.
Syntax highlighting
Rich-text code blocks support common languages including SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, HTML/XML, CSS, Python, Java, C/C++, C#, Go, PHP, Ruby and Shell.
Dedicated code editor
Local and folder-workspace source files open in a dedicated source editor with Find, Wrap and Copy controls.
Code formatting helpers
Indent/outdent code with Tab and Shift+Tab, format indentation, and format selected JSON or XML/HTML.
Local files and folder workspaces
On browsers that support the File System Access API, OptiEdit can open and save supported local files directly and can work with a selected folder. Other browsers continue to support normal import and export.
Storage distinction: browser documents are stored locally in IndexedDB. Directly opened files remain on your computer, but OptiEdit also stores a local browser copy for document recovery. Folder workspaces stay in the selected folder and are not copied into the browser document library.
Import and export
| Task | Supported formats |
|---|---|
| Open / import | TXT, Markdown, HTML, Microsoft Word DOCX, common image formats and OptiEdit JSON backup/document formats |
| Export editable documents | Microsoft Word DOCX, PDF, HTML, Word-compatible DOC, Markdown, plain text and OptiEdit JSON |
| Image files | PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP and SVG open in read-only image preview mode |
| Backup | JSON backup of the browser document library |
| Direct local editing | Supported text, markup and source-code formats when the browser allows direct file access |
Voice typing
Choose Dictate or Voice typing to insert recognized speech at the current cursor in rich text, Markdown or code. Browser support varies. Depending on the browser, speech recognition may use an online recognition service and may not work offline.
AI Rewrite
AI Rewrite is optional and applies only when you explicitly request it. The opened rich-text document is sent to the configured enhancement service, and a successful result is applied as one isolated editor history change so Undo restores the exact previous content. If the document changes while the request is running, OptiEdit does not overwrite the newer edit. OptiEdit POSTs text to its same-origin endpoint at www.vicconsult.com, which forwards it server-side to the enhancement service. This avoids putting document text in the browser request URL and does not require browser CORS access to the upstream server. Upstream URLs may still be logged by servers, so do not submit confidential information. Very long documents may exceed upstream request limits.
Common editing tasks
Straightforward workflows for frequently edited document and developer formats.
Open and edit a Word DOCX
Select Open file (or Import files on browsers without direct file access), choose a .docx file, make your changes, then choose Export current → Word DOCX. Complex Word layouts may not retain every original detail.
Edit and format a JSON file
Use Import files to select a regular .json file; it opens as source code rather than a browser document backup. For a linked JSON file, use Open file in a compatible desktop browser. Use Find to locate keys and Save or export to keep the edited source.
Write Markdown and preview it
Open a .md file or switch a rich-text document to Markdown editor / preview. Edit the Markdown source while viewing the rendered output. On phones, use the Preview toggle. Export as Markdown, HTML or PDF.
Convert formatted text to PDF
Create or open a document, review the formatting, then choose More → Export current → PDF. If PDF generation is unavailable, use the browser's Print option to save as PDF instead.
Recover and back up your writing
Documents save locally in the current browser when auto-save is on. Use Backup all documents to download a portable JSON file. Browser data can be cleared by your device or browser, so keep a separate backup for important work.
Use OptiEdit without direct disk access
Safari and some mobile browsers may not support folder workspaces or direct write-back. Use Import files to bring text into OptiEdit, then Export current to download the edited result.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | Ctrl/Cmd + S |
| New document | Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + N |
| Find and replace | Ctrl/Cmd + F |
| Undo | Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z |
| HTML source mode | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + H |
| Code indentation | Tab / Shift+Tab |
Offline use and privacy
OptiEdit is an installable progressive web app. After its editor resources have been loaded and cached, the core app can work offline. Browser documents are stored locally. Aggregate usage analytics may be collected, but document text is sent to the configured AI enhancement service only when AI Rewrite is explicitly used. Voice typing uses the browser speech-recognition implementation, which may process speech through an online service depending on the browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is OptiEdit free to use?
Yes. OptiEdit is free and does not require an account.
Where are my documents saved?
Browser documents and recovery copies of directly opened files are stored locally in IndexedDB on the current browser. Folder workspace files stay in the folder you selected.
Can OptiEdit work offline?
Yes. After the required application resources have been cached, OptiEdit can run as an offline-capable PWA.
Can I use OptiEdit on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The workspace is responsive and includes mobile actions. Feature availability for direct file/folder access depends on the mobile browser.
Can I open and export Microsoft Word documents?
Yes. OptiEdit supports DOCX import/direct opening and Microsoft Word DOCX export. PDF, HTML, Markdown and plain-text export remain available.
Can I export a document to PDF?
Yes. Use Export current → PDF document.
Can I edit code?
Yes. Use syntax-highlighted rich-text code blocks or open supported local/workspace source files in the dedicated code editor.
Does AI Rewrite automatically send my documents anywhere?
No. Document text is sent to the configured enhancement service only after you explicitly choose AI Rewrite.